Industry 4.0 and preparedness of the workforce: A bibliometric analysis

Abstract

The discussion related to the implementation of Industry 4.0 elements has brought researchers’ attention to the changes of requirements on the workforce. The current research focuses on identifying the core competencies related to Industry 4.0 and strategies towards their development. The purpose of this article is to observe the topic of competencies, skills, and education amongst the research articles related to Industry 4.0, including its development over the last ten years, identify the current trends in the literature, and make suggestions for future research. Bibliometric analysis was conducted to conclude that research focus related to the workforce adaptation in terms of their skills, competencies, and the requirements from formal education associated with Industry 4.0 needs are not amongst the most discussed related to Industry 4.0.